The number of Albanian citizens who left the country in the first three months of this year is 1,053,690.

According to the latest report from INSTAT, this marks a 39.3% increase compared to figures from last year.

In March, 388,067 citizens left Albania or 51.7% more than last March.

INSTAT reports that March departures of Albanian and foreign citizens are estimated at 689,064, which marks an increase of 66.7%, compared to the same period a year ago.

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